# Keyboard shortcut symbols

You can use keyboard shortcuts—combinations of keys you press at the same time—to accomplish many common tasks, such as editing photos and working with projects.

Many keyboard shortcuts, such as ⌘N, include a symbol represents a “modifier key” on your keyboard.

Modifier key symbols are listed in the table below. For a complete list of all keyboard shortcuts in Photos, including many not shown in the menus, see Keyboard shortcuts.

Modifier key | Symbol
--- | ---
Command |
Shift |
Option |
Control |
Return |
Delete |
Forward Delete |
Up Arrow |
Down Arrow |
Left Arrow |
Right Arrow |
Page Up |
Page Down |
Top (Home) |
End |
Tab |
Shift-Tab |
Escape (Esc) |